Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05759 05759, CT — Zone AE and 17262 17262, PA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05759 05759, CT — Zone AE | 17262 17262, PA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05759 05759, CT — Zone AE | 17262 17262, PA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 05759 | 17262 |
| city | 05759 | 17262 |
| state | Connecticut | Pennsylvania |
| state code | CT | PA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 3,298 | 3,298 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Missouri River (2.0 miles) | Puget Sound (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 239 | 815 |
| population | 19,037 | 6,271 |
| median home value | 637,544 | 155,373 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $133,149 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $46,576 |
| mitigation tips | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. |
| fema map id | 5725C676J | 4088C962J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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